The author recently communicated with family members using technology to bridge the distance. They also shared updates on a brewery visit, a luscious bakery experience, and a construction project while emphasizing the importance of supporting local businesses and addressing environmental concerns. The post reflects a blend of personal and community-centered experiences and observations.
While we were slinging dog biscuits, the second coat of concrete-plaster is being added to the walls.
Here are some images I captured today in the village and near my construction site. Please respect the signage -- do not enter.
The author reflects on sacrifices made, including leaving an abusive father, giving up dreams of marine biology and a career in fish farming, and leaving a well-paid job to become a high school science teacher. Despite challenges, they find contentment in semi-retirement with a peaceful property. The post also includes updates on home renovation.
The author shares their top 5 favorite fruits: Oranges for fragrant blossoms, Apples for local growth, Hawaiian field-picked pineapple for freshness, Blackberries for the challenge, and Blueberries for unique cultivation requirements. The update from the proto-farm involves various construction and heating details (generated by AI?! [nice]).
My project manager is keeping the site neat, however, it IS an active construction site. Gate closed? Call us before entering. Trespassers will be persecuted. (You’ve been warned).
Big machines in site. Take care!
What brands does a semi-retired professional support? Construction site update.
A writing prompt and current construction events!
Act locally!
Gravity is the LAW.
What experiences in life helped you grow the most? Make mistakes? Yep. Been chided for it? Damn. Get indifferent responses? Those are awful. Meh… relieved to be out of the full-time classroom. CURRENT EVENTS Adding value to our rental home.
Daily writing promptIf there was a biography about you, what would the title be?View all responses . This writing prompt took a couple of days to work on. I know what TS' bio would be titled, "Oy, Fuck"... that's what she mutters a lot as we tromp through our woodlot. Me, with my daddy-longlegs... I … Continue reading The adventures of a technophile, gentleman forester, aspiring divemaster, and cat fancier.
Something on your "to-do list" that never gets done. I’m optimistic that once our off grid home goes online, I can get into the habit of squeegee-ing the PV panels. Let those photons do their thing! Clipping cat claws and brushing the THINGS. Sigh. The more I procrastinate that ordeal, the worse it is for … Continue reading Washing windows & clipping house-panther claws.
Bloganuary writing promptWhat are your favorite sports to watch and play?View all responses TS and I verbify team-sports... just like how it's done on the (occasionally NSFW) internet cartoon, The Oatmeal. Sportsing. Or, sportzing (i.e., I sportz. You sportz. We are not sportzing). I grew up immersed in hockey, elementary school volleyball, and navy cadets. … Continue reading Snowshoe-ing! Pet grooming! Woodlot hiking! Gardening!
Bloganuary writing promptList five things you do for fun.View all responses PUTTERING. I cannot let good-enough alone. If I can mess around with electronics, plumbing, woodworking, home electrical, workshop organization, handtool maintentance... then I will find time to do it. When I was still working in school boards, that meant setting up science labs with … Continue reading Puttering. Strolling. Meditating. Sharpening. Cat Shnorggling.
Bloganuary writing promptThink back on your most memorable road trip.View all responses At least 25-30 years ago, TS and I traveled from the Lower Mainland (British Columbia) to North York. We were going to stop in Tobermory for the night (after our ferrry trip from Manatoulin Island), but we decided instead to make the run … Continue reading Most memorable road trip? Why, driving down from Tobermory (via our first trans-Canada trip) to visit my mother-in-law!
Homes in the bush, stepping away from full-time pedagogy.
**Must**...?! Let me explain. When the Georgian Bay is warm enough, I enjoy doning neoprene and hopping into Five Fathoms Marine Park. Now that I have more time, I can resume this passion using Diver's Den as my preferred charter. That, and go fishing. I'm enjoying my first night at my new home (while we … Continue reading If I **must** wear clothes, then it’s boots. Waterproof & insulated snowboots!
What is good about having a pet? When I’ve had enough of our house-panthers, I can scoop them up and toss them into a room. I do that to a human child, I get arrested. My niece & nephew are old enough to avoid this fate (when they eventually visit our farm). And companionship. The … Continue reading Companionship and portability!
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